Dog trainer · Shelbyville, TN · reviewed since 2014
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%90+52.8Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%98+14.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 64 pet boarding facilitiesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
4.9★★★★★44 Google reviews · 23 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Kindred Spirits Dog Training 4.9 out of 5 based on 44 reviews, with the owner responding to 59% of them. Customers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness and the team's communication, noting visible improvements in behavior for rescue, aggressive, or high-energy dogs after multi-week board and train programs. One low-star review mentions difficulty training a miniature Yorkshire Terrier, though the provided excerpt does not explicitly attribute the failure to the trainer's services.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 44 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 44 Google reviews (40 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 59% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 9, 2026.
Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet boarding facilities
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Kindred Spirits Dog TrainingPet Boarding Facilities median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Kindred Spirits Dog Training: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
90
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Kindred Spirits Dog Training: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
89
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Kindred Spirits Dog Training: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
98
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Kindred Spirits Dog Training: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
98
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Kindred Spirits Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 42.–
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Star ratings
44 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars4295%
4 stars12%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 40 written reviews
94%praise
Praise4794%
Complaints36%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend1428%
Quality & results1122%
Staff & attitude1122%
Communication918%
Honesty & trust36%
Speed & response24%
What customers talk about
We read 40 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would recommend Kindered Spirits, with no reservations, to anyone looking to help their pet become a happy and valued member of their family.”
“If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your dog and delivers amazing results, Kindred Spirits Dog Training is the best choice.”
“Jennie’s communication with us has been excellent and her follow up since coming home has been very helpful.”
“Jennie explained clearly that Blue needed love but more importantly he needed a leader.”
“Her patience, knowledge, and genuine love for dogs helped Hank rebuild his confidence in ways we never thought possible.”
“Her techniques were awesome and there were quick visible results to specific issues.”
People customers mention
Jennie20 reviews
Jones3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Kindred Spirits Dog Training for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Viktoriya10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Jennie is literally a God send! She has gone above and beyond for our pups and takes care of them so well! Not only that, but they have made tremendous strides because of her tailored and personal training. Would recommend to anyone!
Great priceDog boarding with trainingDog training
DebLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★
I loved having Luna come to work with Mrs Jennifer. Dalmatians are high strung so just to have her go and work with Luna was a treat. She learned so much. I do recommend that you take multiple sessions if you can .
Great priceDog boarding with training
Steven8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Jennie Jones, The trainer did an awesome job helping me with my dog, Cooper. Her techniques were awesome and there were quick visible results to specific issues.
Ashley6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Jennie is such a great trainer. My family came to a hard decision with a stray dog and she was an incredible guide and help. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Bob10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
We are very pleased with the progress Jenny made with our older rescue dog. When Milo showed up at our house it was obvious he'd had a rough life and had been abused. Jenny was able to break through to Milo and now we have a happy, healthy dog who works great on a leash and is learning to work well off leash too. Thank you Jenny!
KenLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Jennie is a fantastic trainer and person! After 3 weeks of training our Belgian Malinois was a different dog. Her training is great and was a game changer for our family! Thank you Jennie and team!
We can't recommend Ms. Jennie at Kindred Spirits Dog Training enough! After we moved to the area, our dog Hank ran away, and the experience completely shook his confidence. We were heartbroken and never imagined he'd feel like himself again.
Ms. Jennie changed all of that. Her patience, knowledge, and genuine love for dogs helped Hank rebuild his confidence in ways we never thought possible. She took the time to understand him, worked with him at his own pace, and gave us the tools and confidence we needed as owners too. Today he's a happy, confident dog who can even walk off leash—something we never would have considered before working with her.
We're so grateful for everything Ms. Jennie has done for Hank and for us. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your dog and delivers amazing results, Kindred Spirits Dog Training is the best choice. We wholeheartedly recommend her!
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a month ago
You’re welcome and Thank you! It was an honor to work with this beautiful little dog. Hank deserves the best and what a great life he has with you! Thank you agin.
Viktoriya Tysyschuk10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Viktoriya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jennie is literally a God send! She has gone above and beyond for our pups and takes care of them so well! Not only that, but they have made tremendous strides because of her tailored and personal training. Would recommend to anyone!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog training
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much Viktoriya! Working with your dogs is such a joy!
Deb PetitLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Deb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I loved having Luna come to work with Mrs Jennifer. Dalmatians are high strung so just to have her go and work with Luna was a treat. She learned so much. I do recommend that you take multiple sessions if you can .
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you Deb! It was a pleasure working with sweet Luna!
Steven Shaw8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jennie Jones, The trainer did an awesome job helping me with my dog, Cooper. Her techniques were awesome and there were quick visible results to specific issues.
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you Steven! It was a pleasure working with you.
Ashley Kimbrel6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jennie is such a great trainer. My family came to a hard decision with a stray dog and she was an incredible guide and help. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago
Thank you Ashley. It was such a pleasure working with you and your family!
Bob Wise10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are very pleased with the progress Jenny made with our older rescue dog. When Milo showed up at our house it was obvious he'd had a rough life and had been abused. Jenny was able to break through to Milo and now we have a happy, healthy dog who works great on a leash and is learning to work well off leash too. Thank you Jenny!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
You are very welcome! Milo is such a sweetheart and we are so happy to know he will be treated and taken are of so well! Thank you for your business and for your trust!
Ken PerryLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jennie is a fantastic trainer and person! After 3 weeks of training our Belgian Malinois was a different dog. Her training is great and was a game changer for our family! Thank you Jennie and team!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to train your Beautiful Belgian Malinois. You're welcome and Thank you for trusting us with her training!
The TNT Group1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews The has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jennie did a wonderful job with our dog Poppy. She was very mindful about what our specific needs were for Poppy and her life as our family pet, and Poppy responded beautifully to her training.
Poppy came home a very content and confident dog, watching for direction and at peace in her daily life. We loved Poppy when we dropped her off, but we are enjoying her more than ever expected now that she is home.
Jennie’s communication with us has been excellent and her follow up since coming home has been very helpful.
I would recommend Kindered Spirits, with no reservations, to anyone looking to help their pet become a happy and valued member of their family.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
A Trained Dog is A Joy To Own! And Poppi was such a beautifully raised dog it was a true pleasure helping take her to the next level! Thank you for your business!
Morgan Gluch1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Morgan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hands down a great experience. Great communication from Jennie and breanna. When I took my 6 month old lab puppy to go through the board and train he would jump up on you and mouth and nip and so far it's has been a complete change in his behavior. I couldn't have asked for a better experience if I had questions they answered them in the best ways possible. I am definitely looking forward to getting back with them to work on him some more to get him to the great dog I know he will be.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you! It was such a pleasure to work with you and give your guy a solid foundation. We are so excited for his future and are so pleased we could be of service! He's a big love and gonna be an awesome dog!
